The purpose of the Benevolent Fund (Hardship Fund) is to provide financial assistance to families that may be subject to low income or financial hardship. The Fund will offer partial registration subsidies to families that qualify so that players may continue to participate in SGMHA programs.
SGMHA acknowledges that they are not able to help all families but will work on a best-efforts basis to help those most in need. We appreciate your patience and consideration as we work to make hockey available to as many children as possible within Spruce Grove
APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINESApplications to the Benevolent Fund open on May 21, 2024 and remain open. Applicants are encouraged to register with SGMHA while your application is pending before all spots are taken in the programs. Application dates and deadlines are subject to change at the discretion of the SGMHA Executive. Note that application for assistance through the Benevolent Fund does not guarantee a registration subsidy.
MEMBER PRIVACYIn order to protect the privacy of the parents and the child(ren), the application and funding process is kept confidential. The subject's names are never provded through the application reviewing process.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAApplicants must meet the following conditions:
1) Child(ren) must have played in SGMHA in the previous year;
2) Must be a member in good standing. No outstanding fees from a prior season;
3) Must be willing to provide proof of income and/or employment status;
4) Must review eligibility and apply for Jumpstart and KidSport if eligible
APPLICATION OPTIONS1. LOW HOUSEHOLD INCOME
The intent of this option is to act as an additional subsidy to successful applicants of the KidSport and/or Jumpstart programs. Applicants are required to provide proof of successful applications to these programs.
2. FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO RECENT DECREASE IN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
The intent of this option is to consider families that are currently experiencing financial hardship or are projecting to experience financial hardship during the upcoming season.
All required documents of proof must be provided.
APPLICATION HERE